2006 House Bill 6553 / Public Act 548

Raise sentence for crimes that also do financial injury

Introduced in the House

Sept. 20, 2006

Introduced by Rep. John Stakoe (R-44)

To revise criminal sentencing guidelines to authorize stricter sentencing for crimes that cause financial injury to victims.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2006

Amendment offered by Rep. John Stakoe (R-44)

To revise the wording of the bill in a way that does not change its effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 12, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To revise criminal sentencing guidelines to authorize stricter sentencing for crimes that cause financial injury to victims.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006